Corrections Utility Plant Operator - SCI Camp Hill

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Lemoyne (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Corrections, invites applications for a Corrections Utility Plant Operator at SCI Camp Hill. You will operate and maintain boiler plant systems, supervise inmate workers, and ensure safe, compliant daily operations inside a secure facility.

The role requires hands-on technical work with rotating shifts, meticulous log-keeping, and adherence to procedures. Salary starts at $49,010 with potential adjustments per bargaining agreements; full retirement

Qualifications

• Three years of experience operating, maintaining, and repairing steam or hot water generating plants.
• Completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• CJIS background check and suitability for assignment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain three boilers (gas and oil) under normal and emergency conditions.
• Maintain pumps, fans, chemical feed systems, and other plant equipment.
• Test boiler water chemistry and keep logs of chemicals and supplies.
• Oversee inmate workers, monitor movement, and ensure safety and security.
• Complete paperwork and communicate plant needs with the supervisor.

Skills

Boiler operation

Maintenance

Water testing

Inmate supervision

Safety and security

Job description

Would you like to operate critical boiler systems while supporting safe and smooth daily operations inside a secure correctional facility? The Corrections Utility Plant Operator position with the Department of Corrections (DOC) is a fulfilling career for someone who enjoys hands-on technical work. You will play a key role in helping to keep the boiler plant running safely and efficiently at SCI Camp Hill. Here, you will work with equipment, follow detailed procedures, and support daily operations. Take pride in knowing your commitment to service makes a real impact.

This role focuses on operating, maintaining, and repairing boiler plant systems while overseeing inmate workers. Primary responsibilities will involve monitoring equipment, keeping accurate logs, performing testing, and ensuring safe and secure operations. As a Corrections Utility Plant Operator, you will perform the following duties:

• Boiler Operation: Operate and maintain three natural gas and oil fired boilers under normal and emergency conditions
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain pumps, fans, chemical feed systems, and other auxiliary plant equipment
• Water Testing: Test boiler water chemistry and maintain accurate logs of chemical levels and supplies
• Housekeeping Duties: Perform cleaning tasks and maintain daily inventories in assigned areas
• Inmate Supervision: Oversee inmate workers, monitor movement, conduct searches, and maintain safety and security
• Daily Communication: Complete paperwork, address concerns, and communicate plant needs with the supervisor

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 40 hours/week
• Work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. This position operates on rotating shifts and days off.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $49,010.00 (before taxes).
• A higher salary may be established in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Three years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of a steam or hot water generating plant, or a steam and electric generating plant; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.